Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rebel Wilson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rebel Wilson made an impact.

Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian, and producer. She gained recognition in Australia with appearances in comedy series like *Pizza* and *The Wedge*, as well as creating and starring in *Bogan Pride*. Wilson achieved international fame after moving to the United States, with roles in popular comedy films such as *Bridesmaids* and *A Few Best Men* in 2011.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2002: Premiere of 'The Westie Monologues'

In 2002, Rebel Wilson's stage musical The Westie Monologues, which she wrote, starred in and produced, premiered in Sydney.

2003: Appearing in 'Pizza' Comedy Series

In 2003, Rebel Wilson began her career by appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza.

2003: Role in 'Fat Pizza'

In 2003, Rebel Wilson had a role in the feature film Fat Pizza.

2004: Telstra Advertisement Appearances

From 2004 to 2005, Rebel Wilson played an Australian Idol mad schoolgirl in a series of Telstra advertisements.

2005: Telstra Advertisement Appearances

From 2004 to 2005, Rebel Wilson played an Australian Idol mad schoolgirl in a series of Telstra advertisements.

2006: Appearing in 'The Wedge'

In 2006, Rebel Wilson appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge.

2007: Appearing in 'The Wedge' and 'Ghost Rider'

In 2007, Rebel Wilson appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge and the feature film Ghost Rider.

2007: Role in 'Ghost Rider'

In 2007, Rebel Wilson had a role in the feature film Ghost Rider.

2008: Creation of 'Bogan Pride' and starring in 'Monster House'

In 2008, Rebel Wilson created, wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride on SBS One and also starred in the improvisational Nine Network series Monster House.

2008: Creation of 'Bogan Pride'

In 2008, Rebel Wilson wrote, produced, and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride.

January 2010: Move to the United States

In January 2010, Rebel Wilson moved to the United States and signed with William Morris Endeavor.

July 2011: Spokesperson for Jenny Craig

In July 2011, Rebel Wilson became a spokesperson for the weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig in Australia.

August 2011: Replacement in 'Bachelorette'

On 19 August 2011, Rebel Wilson replaced Casey Wilson in Bachelorette.

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2011: Appearances in 'Bridesmaids' and 'A Few Best Men'

In 2011, Rebel Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men shortly after moving to the United States.

2011: Filming 'A Few Best Men' and 'Small Apartments'

In early 2011, Rebel Wilson filmed A Few Best Men at Fox Studios Australia and also filmed a role in Small Apartments. She was named one of Variety magazine's "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2011".

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January 2012: Announcement of 'Super Fun Night'

In January 2012, it was announced that Rebel Wilson would be writing and starring in Super Fun Night, a comedy about three friends.

2012: Appearances in Multiple Films

In 2012, Rebel Wilson appeared in the comedy films What to Expect When You're Expecting, Struck by Lightning, and Bachelorette. She also gained recognition for her role in the film Pitch Perfect.

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2012: Role in 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'

In 2012, Rebel Wilson had a role in the ensemble comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, as Janice, and co-starred in the indie film Struck By Lightning.

2012: Voice Role in 'Ice Age' and 'Pitch Perfect'

In 2012, Rebel Wilson voiced a character in Ice Age: Continental Drift and played Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect, receiving critical acclaim and award nominations.

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February 2013: End of Agreement with Jenny Craig

In February 2013, Rebel Wilson confirmed that she had ended her agreement with Jenny Craig the previous year.

April 2013: Hosting the MTV Movie Awards

Rebel Wilson hosted the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on 14 April 2013.

October 2013: 'Super Fun Night' Broadcasting

In October 2013, the series Super Fun Night, which Rebel Wilson wrote and starred in, began broadcasting on ABC, but was later canceled after one season.

2013: Creation of 'Fat Mandi' T-shirt Collection

In 2013, Rebel Wilson created a plus-size T-shirt collection named after her Fat Mandi character, featuring images of donuts and cupcakes.

2013: Writing and Starring in 'Super Fun Night'

In 2013, Rebel Wilson wrote and starred in Super Fun Night, a television sitcom that aired for one season on ABC.

2013: Use of Fat Jokes

In a 2013 interview with Hunger Magazine, Rebel Wilson stated that she would continue to make fat jokes as long as she looked the way she did, as comedians use their physicality for humor.

March 2014: Voice of Dish Network's Hopper DVR

In March 2014, Rebel Wilson was the voice of the animated kangaroo in Dish Network's marketing campaign for its Hopper DVR.

September 2015: Replacement in 'Kung Fu Panda 3'

In September 2015, Rebel Wilson was replaced with Kate Hudson in the voice cast for Kung Fu Panda 3.

February 2016: Appearance in 'How to Be Single' and Presenting at BAFTA

In February 2016, Rebel Wilson appeared in the ensemble comedy How to Be Single and presented the nominations for the Best Supporting Actor category at the 69th British Academy Film Awards.

June 2016: Appearance as Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid'

In June 2016, Rebel Wilson appeared as Ursula in an all-star concert version of The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl.

August 2016: West End Debut in 'Guys and Dolls'

From 28 June to 21 August 2016, Rebel Wilson made her West End debut in the musical Guys and Dolls, receiving positive reviews.

2016: Career Impact of Controversy

Following the controversy with Woman's Day in 2015, Rebel Wilson stated she "missed out on movie roles during 2015 and 2016" and was "sacked from two DreamWorks animations".

2016: Comment on Bigger Girls in Comedy

In 2016, Rebel Wilson said that she felt bigger girls did better in comedy because they are easier to laugh at and used that to her advantage.

June 2017: Charitable Intentions

In June 2017, Rebel Wilson tweeted that any dollars she received from the defamation case would go to charity, scholarships or invested into the Aussie film industry.

September 2017: Awarded Damages in Defamation Case

On 13 September 2017, Rebel Wilson was awarded A$4,500,000 in damages for her defamation case against Bauer Media, which was a record verdict for defamation cases in Australia. Wilson stated she will donate any dollars received to charity or invest in the Aussie film industry.

2017: Pitch Perfect Film Series

From 2012 to 2017, Rebel Wilson gained wider recognition for her role in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect film series.

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2017: Launch of 'Rebel Wilson x Angels' Clothing Range

In 2017, Rebel Wilson launched a plus-sized clothing range called Rebel Wilson x Angels, following a collaboration with Torrid.

2017: Reprising Role in 'Pitch Perfect 3'

In 2017, Rebel Wilson reprised her role in Pitch Perfect 3.

May 2018: Appearance in 'Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert'

In May 2018, Rebel Wilson played LeFou in a production of Beauty and the Beast: Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Australia for the first time.

2019: Starring in 'Isn't It Romantic' and 'The Hustle'

In 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in the comedies Isn't It Romantic and The Hustle, and played roles in Les Norton, Jojo Rabbit, and Cats.

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May 2022: Release of 'Senior Year'

In May 2022, the Netflix comedy film Senior Year, starring Rebel Wilson, was released. Wilson also plays the main character in The Almond and the Seahorse.

2022: Starring in and Producing 'Senior Year'

In 2022, Rebel Wilson starred in and produced the Netflix comedy film Senior Year.

September 2023: Production Begins for 'The Deb'

In September 2023, production began for The Deb, a musical comedy film set in the Australian outback, which marks Rebel Wilson's directorial debut.

April 2024: Publication of "Rebel Rising" and Controversy

In April 2024, Rebel Wilson's memoir, "Rebel Rising", was published, drawing attention for her recounting of discomfort on the set of "The Brothers Grimsby", leading to redactions in the UK edition due to legal concerns.